The chapter delves into the aftermath of an ISIS attack in Moscow, focusing on the arrest of four men linked to the terrorist group. It explores the implications of Putin blaming Ukraine for the attack and the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine in the wake of the incident.
The Moscow terror attack could mark the beginning of an even more brutal phase in Russia’s war in Ukraine — even if Ukraine had nothing to do with it. It's also a sign that ISIS-K is making a global comeback.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Haleema Shah, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Kim Eggleston, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
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